Take Action Today: Congress Votes on Hate Crimes

"This week, the House of Representatives is expected to consider H.R. 1913,the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009. I urge memberson both sides of the aisle to act on this important civil rights issue bypassing this legislation to protect all of our citizens from violent acts ofintolerance legislation that will enhance civil rights protections, whilealso protecting our freedom of speech and association. I also urge theSenate to work with my Administration to finalize this bill and to takeswift action."